15 Things You Should Never Let Your Guy Wear

Listen, we love our men. But we also know that—from time to time—they can be a wee bit, um, sartorially challenged. Anyone who’s ever dated a man who, for some reason or another, found it appropriate to wear flip-flops in a public, non-beach zone understands this fact thoroughly.

But we’ll give them credit—men’s fashion can be a challenging world to navigate, in part because, on the surface, there don’t seem to be a ton of options from which to choose. But this just isn’t true; guys have a slew of choices when it comes to their style. And we’re here to help.

Scroll down for 15 things you should never let your man wear, plus 30 stylish alternatives to shop now!

1. Cargo shorts

Your guy might put up a fight when you tell him he has to sacrifice is long-beloved, huge, pocketed friends. But this is a battle that you must start, and you must win. The cargo shorts must go.

Try instead: A chic pair of sandals.

There’s something so very sad about a man in a suit that doesn’t fit. A suit should be comfortable, have a slim fit, and make your man look sexier than he’s ever looked. Trust us, it’s worth the investment.

Try instead: A skinny tie in a daring color or print.

Glasses with transition lenses are perhaps your man’s quickest route to looking way older and (less cool) than he actually is. And no, their practicality doesn’t make up for their general terribleness.